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Solving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation using cubic B-spline interpolation and finite difference methods
No full textSolving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation using cubic B-spline interpolation and finite difference methods on dual solitons
No full textModelling of micro hydropower system for small load application
Full text linkThe implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the spread of covid-19 in Malaysia has
resulted in an increased financial burden on the people especially those from the low-income group. Therefore, taking
advantage of the promising renewable energy as the free source of electricity could subsequently reduce the financial
burden borne by this group. Hence, this paper conducts an analysis using MATLAB/Simulink software, to assess the
viability of small-scale hydro turbines in converting potential energy of water heads into electricity for powering
small load appliances. The analysis consists of several parts such as the DC generator, converter and charge
controller. The data regarding volume of water usage in this study is based on water usage by the author. The result
from simulation through the MATLAB software demonstrate a convincing reading in recorded voltage, current and
power which indicate this system is feasible for electrification of small load appliances and indicate the potential for
future improvement and research
Why Don't Medical Practitioners Treat Malaria Rationally? A Qualitative Study from Pakistan
Full text linkPurpose: To explore medical practitioners’ perceptions towards
irrational malaria treatment practices in Pakistan. Methods: A
qualitative study was designed to explore the perceptions of medical
practitioners regarding antimalarial prescribing practices in two major
cities of Pakistan, namely, Islamabad (national capital) and its twin
city, Rawalpindi. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using
in-depth interview guides to collect data. Nineteen interviews with
doctors working at different public and private hospitals in Islamabad
and Rawalpindi were conducted at a place and time convenient for the
respondents. The interviews were audio-taped, transcribed verbatim, and
evaluated by thematic content analysis and other author analysis.
Results: The interviews focused on three major components, i.e.,
treatment practices in malaria and influencing factors, role of Malaria
Control Program, and suggestions for improvements. Thematic content
analysis of these components yielded further themes: (1) Prevalence of
malaria, (2) Common trends of treatment, (3) Current scenario of
rational drug use, (4) Major contributing factors to irrational drug
use, (5) Use of antibiotics, (6) Role of healthcare system, (7) Role of
Malaria Control Program, (8) Role of hospital pharmacist, (9)
Collaborative efforts of doctors and pharmacists in promoting rational
treatment practices, and (10) Strategies to improve current treatment
practices. Conclusion: The current study showed that all the
respondents in the two cities agreed that irrational prescribing
practices, unavailability of drugs, lack of awareness and adherence of
prescribers to standard treatment guidelines, are the major factors
contributing to irrational drug use in malaria in Pakistan
Why Don't Medical Practitioners Treat Malaria Rationally? A Qualitative Study from Pakistan
Full text linkPurpose: To explore medical practitioners’ perceptions towards
irrational malaria treatment practices in Pakistan. Methods: A
qualitative study was designed to explore the perceptions of medical
practitioners regarding antimalarial prescribing practices in two major
cities of Pakistan, namely, Islamabad (national capital) and its twin
city, Rawalpindi. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using
in-depth interview guides to collect data. Nineteen interviews with
doctors working at different public and private hospitals in Islamabad
and Rawalpindi were conducted at a place and time convenient for the
respondents. The interviews were audio-taped, transcribed verbatim, and
evaluated by thematic content analysis and other author analysis.
Results: The interviews focused on three major components, i.e.,
treatment practices in malaria and influencing factors, role of Malaria
Control Program, and suggestions for improvements. Thematic content
analysis of these components yielded further themes: (1) Prevalence of
malaria, (2) Common trends of treatment, (3) Current scenario of
rational drug use, (4) Major contributing factors to irrational drug
use, (5) Use of antibiotics, (6) Role of healthcare system, (7) Role of
Malaria Control Program, (8) Role of hospital pharmacist, (9)
Collaborative efforts of doctors and pharmacists in promoting rational
treatment practices, and (10) Strategies to improve current treatment
practices. Conclusion: The current study showed that all the
respondents in the two cities agreed that irrational prescribing
practices, unavailability of drugs, lack of awareness and adherence of
prescribers to standard treatment guidelines, are the major factors
contributing to irrational drug use in malaria in Pakistan
Comparability of Interviewer-Administration Versus Self-Administration of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Tuberculosis (FACIT-TB) Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
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Astrology in literature: how the prohibited became permissible in the Arabic poetry of the mediaeval period
Full text linkThis thesis is concerned to position the art of astrology within the context of classical Arabic poetry, primarily by investigating and elucidating attitudes to the notion of
qadar (fate) and the ideology in which it was embedded. These attitudes were revelatory of the broader world view of the Arabs of those periods, and their shifts from those held in the pre-Islamic and early Islamic eras tell us a good deal about the importance given to the nature and role of fate and about the various understandings of its influence. The pre-Islamic Arab's notion of qadar was in some ways similar to that of the early Muslims: both emphasised predetermination and the irresistible power of fate. But while the jahilf (Pre-Islamic) Arabs identified fate with the malign power of dahr (Time), the Muslims believed the power of fate lies in the hands of God the
Omnipotent, who alone is responsible for the fate of the whole universe. Thus the astrology of the pre-Islamic era was one aspect of divination (kihana) and claimed to be
able to reveal in advance an individual's destiny, which could be avoided by taking certain precautions. These precautions, however, were considered effective only in
relatively trivial cases; they were useless in the areas of major impact: a person's happiness or misery (shaqiiwa aw sa ada), sustenance (rizq) and one's term (ajal), the
three inevitable and irresistible manifestations of fate. In the Islamic period not only these major aspects of life are governed and controlled by the Omnipotent; the destiny
of the universe, in even its most minute details, is determined and controlled by God alone. Astrology was considered to be of no value whatsoever, and its practitioners were subject to the death penalty. These two irreconcilable views are evident in early Islamic poetry, which reflected clearly the response of poets, and society, to astrology from the perspective of qadar.
When the orthodox caliphate was replaced by dynastic rule the status of astrology was changed dramatically. The idea that the stars, as indicators, play a role in the life of
human beings found popowerful supporters in some governors of the Islamic world, who allowed astrology to fulfil a public function regardless of the hostility of the official
religion of that society. This social phenomenon generated rich material of a controversial character in the realm of literature. Investigating the factors, motivations
and impact of mediaeval political, theological and philosophical attitudes to astrology, in relation to the notions of free will and predestination, is the concern of this study
